mtl008 Chapter 366 Going to the Appointment Alone
Chapter 366 Going to the Appointment Alone
The moment the man lunged at Qing Shuang, this seemingly frail maid suddenly sprang into action. Her legs coiled around the burly man's neck like venomous snakes, and with a powerful twist of her legs—
"Crack!"
The crisp sound of bones cracking was particularly jarring in the cellar.
Another burly man, enraged at the sight, grabbed a wooden stick from the ground and hurled it at Qing Shuang.
Sun Haining, with strength she didn't know she possessed, lunged at the strong man's back.
"go to hell!"
She bit the burly man's ear, and blood gushed out immediately.
Taking advantage of the moment, Qing Shuang picked up the dagger that Scarface had dropped and stabbed it viciously into the strong man's back.
The burly man let out a shrill howl and slapped Sun Haining away with a backhand.
"Girl!" Qing Shuang's eyes widened in fury. Ignoring the blood and gore on her wrists from the rope, she threw the dagger with all her might—
A flash of cold light, and the dagger pierced the burly man's throat with pinpoint accuracy.
Both men are dead.
Sun Haining and Qing Shuang were covered in wounds, but suddenly they smiled.
"Ha ha"
"Qing Shuang, come with me to the battlefield."
Qing Shuang, panting heavily, said resolutely, "Of course I will follow. Wherever you go, Miss, I will go."
Sun Haining reached out and grasped Qing Shuang's hand: "Okay, we're comrades-in-arms from now on."
When her life hung by a thread, Sun Haining felt no fear. Her only regret was that she was about to realize her dream, only to be ruined by these petty villains.
Perhaps the limits of human beings cannot be predicted.
Actually, rubbing the acupoints just now didn't have much effect.
But when faced with a life-or-death situation, she was driven by instinct, holding her breath: even if it meant death, she would kill the enemy first.
At that moment, Sun Haining's eyes hardened.
Animals deserve to die.
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When Green Calyx arrived at the cellar with her lantern, the sight before her shocked her:
Two burly men lay dead on the spot, one with his neck twisted at an eerie angle, the other with a dagger stuck in his throat, blood flowing everywhere.
Qing Shuang slumped in a pool of blood, the skin on her wrists raw and torn, while Sun Haining's head was also broken.
Their clothes were still intact, indicating that the two burly men were killed by the two women before they even had a chance to act.
Lü'e knew that they had been drugged by Liang Yusong.
Surprisingly, even after being treated with medicine, they remained so resilient.
Perhaps it could be said that these two men were utterly useless.
Sun Haining and Qing Shuang looked over. Lü'e's face was covered by a veil, so her features could not be seen.
"You cowardly rats, you captured us just to use these despicable methods. Don't think I don't know who you are, you're from the Liang family, aren't you!"
Green Calyx didn't say anything. After looking at it, she took the lantern and left.
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After hearing this, Liang Yusong remained silent for a while.
"She's lucky."
Her feelings were complicated; she was relieved that Sun Haining was alright and that her elder brother wouldn't have to become a eunuch.
But he also felt that he hadn't been able to take the opportunity to ruin Sun Haining and vent his anger.
"Never mind that, all I want is Yuan Wanru's life."
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After a busy night, Sun Huanzhi still couldn't find Sun Haining.
Yuan Wanru was not surprised by this result.
As dawn broke and the sun rose, she was already dressed.
Sitting in front of the bronze mirror, she inserted the last silver hairpin into her hair bun.
The woman in the mirror was dressed in a plain-colored, narrow-sleeved outfit, with several inconspicuous brocade pouches hanging from her leather belt. They seemed ordinary, but in fact, they concealed a secret.
“Liuzhi,” she whispered, “Go tell the First Madam that I am going to a banquet at the Sun family’s house today.”
The morning light shone through the window curtains, casting dappled shadows on her beautiful face.
Those almond-shaped eyes were calm as still water, showing no sign of the impending danger.
I ate breakfast with Wang Min.
Today is Madam Sun's birthday, and of course she knows that.
The Sun family is the maternal family of the Empress Dowager and the late Empress Sun. The Crown Prince is the heir apparent. For many years, the Sun family has always kept a low profile and never publicized any happy events in their household.
Events like Madam Sun's birthday banquet are usually not open to outsiders; the guests are only Sun's relatives by marriage.
Wang Min knew that Yuan Wanru and Sun Haining had a good relationship and often exchanged letters, so she wasn't surprised that Yuan Wanru was going to the banquet.
"Why are you up so early today? I heard that the lights at Lingshui Residence were turned off very late last night. Why didn't you sleep a little longer? Isn't Madam Sun's birthday banquet supposed to start at noon?"
Yuan Wanru smiled, her lips curving into a perfectly balanced smile: "It's been hot at night lately, and I haven't been able to sleep well. I didn't expect Mother to be so thoughtful."
"I'm not sleepy at all. It's better to go early. Haining said before that she wanted to have some private words with me."
Wang Min understood.
She didn't believe that it was the heat that was causing her daughter-in-law's insomnia.
Perhaps she misses Jiang Nian.
The two children have never been truly separated since they got married; the feelings between young people are always particularly intense.
Unlike her, unless war breaks out, she can sleep soundly no matter how long Lu Song stays outside.
Wang Min lovingly straightened her daughter-in-law's clothes: "Be careful on the road, and bring more men with you. I heard things are not peaceful outside the city lately."
Although she was worried, Wang Min would definitely not restrain her.
Wanru has changed a lot since she got married.
Wang Min's thinking wasn't as agile as Lu Jiangnian's. She just felt that Wanru was at ease after marrying into the Lu family and becoming a legitimate member of the Lu family, and her personality gradually became more cheerful and confident.
Now, she has complete peace of mind about Yuan Wanru.
She must have thought things through carefully before making her decision, so there's no need for Wang Min to keep nagging.
"Mother, I understand." Yuan Wanru obediently replied, a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes as she turned away.
She still chose to keep many things to herself.
If Wang Min found out, she would definitely oppose what I was about to do today.
Yuan Wanru's carriage sped all the way to the city gate.
Sun Huanzhi had been waiting there for a long time, his black outfit covered in morning dew.
Upon seeing Yuan Wanru's carriage approach, he strode forward and lifted the curtain.
"Are you really going?"
His voice was hoarse, and his eyes were dark and swollen, clearly indicating that he hadn't slept all night.
Yuan Wanru nodded: "Since things have come to this, I have no choice but to go."
"Young Master Sun, Liang Zhong is now in your hands. You must keep a close eye on him."
"If Haining hasn't returned by noon, then castrate him."
Anyway, Liang Zhong was going to die sooner or later, so Yuan Wanru really didn't mind torturing him a little before he died.
She would spare the lives of every single person in the eldest branch of the Liang family.
Only by eliminating the root of the problem can we prevent future troubles.
Sun Huanzhi's face was extremely ugly. He suddenly raised his fist and slammed it hard on the carriage shaft: "Damn it!"
"The Liang family has gone too far!"
Yuan Wanru sneered: "So, I will let them know that even if Lu Jiangnian is not in the capital, I, Yuan Wanru, am not someone they can afford to offend."
Her brows and eyes were frosty, like a rose with thorns, dazzling and eye-catching.
Sun Huanzhi stared in disbelief, realizing that...
When a woman gets fierce, she has a different kind of charm.